as in convinces
to cause (someone) to think or believe something by using methods that make a person unable to think normally
Terrorists brainwashed the prisoners. Does advertising brainwash children?
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She's arrested, but the charges are later dropped when Stacy (Michelle Pfeiffer) convinces the coworker not to move forward with the charges.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
21 Mar. 2026 -
This is when someone convinces your mobile carrier to transfer your phone number to their device.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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The confidence heuristic explains why certainty persuades us.—
Nick Dothée,
The Atlantic,
22 Mar. 2026
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But then a mysterious Romany woman (Rebecca Ferguson) turns up, and persuades him to return to Birmingham, in order to bring his violent illegitimate son (Barry Keoghan) – who now runs his Peaky Blinders mob – to heel.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
12 Mar. 2026
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Saturn aligning with Pluto brings new boundaries and commitments that reshape your daily routine.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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With a 6-foot-4, 194-pound frame, McAlister brings top playmaker ability.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Mar. 2026
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The crocodile’s rare appearance represented a disheartening degradation but a hopeful sign of what the Niger Delta, if salvaged, can still become — an eco-diverse paradise akin to the Amazon or Costa Rica, that feeds its populace and attracts foreign visitors wanting to witness nature’s glory.—
Noo Saro-Wiwa,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
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The blossoming peach trees create a spectacular sight that attracts visitors every year, mostly from Greece but increasingly also from the rest of Europe.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Mar. 2026
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Artist Chris Dyer, who sells custom glass artworks, had a similar love-at-first-sight story with Thrive.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2026
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Major types of gold bullion coins Several government mints produce bullion coins for investors, and global recognition plays a direct role in how easily each one sells.—
Sharon Wu,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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Loot boxes in the crosshairs James alleges Valve entices players to pay for a chance to win a rare virtual item, and that those rare items can be traded for real money in accordance with their rarity.—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Your starter entices with a spicy-tangy flavor, leading into the classic roasted chicken entree.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
31 Jan. 2026
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The dramedy examines the power (im)balances between spouses after a technological accident induces the ultimate relationship crisis.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
26 Mar. 2026
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The freshman induces a double play, and although Louisiana challenges the out at first base, the call stands.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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For a second meeting in a row, the Federal Reserve has decided to keep the benchmark interest rate constant, which directly influences short-term interest rates throughout the economy.—
Tiana Lowe Doescher,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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Marketing professor Karen Anne Wallach of the University of Alabama in Huntsville has studied how the use of exclusive language in marketing campaigns influences business outcomes.—
Chloe Veltman,
NPR,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Brainwashes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brainwashes. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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